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EDUCATION
Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Post-Master’s Certificate in Counseling, 2003
Secondary Guidance and Counseling, 2003
Master of Science in Counseling and Human Relation, 1986
Franconia College, Franconia, NH
Bachelors of Arts, 1977
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
Licensed Professional Counselor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2005
Certified Secondary School Counselor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2004
Biofeedback Certified, Biofeedback Certification Institute of America, 1996
WORK EXPERIENCE
M.N. Shamsi, Psychiatry and Counseling
Plymouth Meeting, PA, 2011 to present
Individual counseling for adults and adolescents and biofeedback therapy
Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital
Norristown, PA, 2008 to present. Temporary consultant for biofeedback in 1993.
Biofeedback therapist for adults with chronic pain who have abused pain medications
Psychology & Counseling Associates
Pottstown, PA, 2006 to 2011
Individual Counseling for adults and adolescents and biofeedback therapy
Paoli Psychiatric Associates
Malvern, Pennsylvania, 1996 to 2006
Individual counseling for adults and adolescents and biofeedback therapy
Quietmind Foundation
Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, 2000 to 2003
Biofeedback Research Therapist and Coordinator for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder with adolescents
Biohealth Corporation
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, 1995 to 1999
Biofeedback Therapist
Timothy Michals, Psychiatry
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1989 to 1991
Biofeedback Therapist
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1987 to 1989
Biofeedback Therapist
CATCH Community Mental Health
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1980 to 1986
Individual counseling and creative arts therapy for senior adults
SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT/ EXPERIENCE
School District of Cheltenham Township
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, 2005/2006
School Counselor in Alternative Education
Central Montgomery MH/MR Center
Norristown, Pennsylvania, 2003
Student Assistance Program Counselor
TRAINING AND PRESENTATIONS (partial list)
Gwynedd-Mercy College February, 2010
“Biofeedback and Relaxation Therapies”, Guest Speaker
Upper Merion High School February and May 2008
“Biofeedback as a Counseling Intervention”, Guest Speaker in Psychology
Counseling Association of Greater Philadelphia May 2001
“Biofeedback and Relaxation Therapies in Education” Workshop,
Upper Merion Area School District April 2001
“Problem Solving Poor Posture at the Computer Using Biofeedback and
Body Awareness For Children”
Upper Darby School District September 1999
“Biofeedback and Relaxation Therapies in Education”, Workshop,
The Jefferson Health System September 1999
“Biofeedback for Tension, Headaches, and Insomnia”, Community Speaker
Shared Medical Systems (purchased by Siemens) and Wellness Measures, Inc. March, 1999
“Live with Pain- Work with Pain”, Health Fair
Paoli Memorial Hospital Cancer Center March 1999
“Complementary Pain Management Therapy”, Guest Speaker
The Chester County Hospital January 1999
“Biofeedback for the Treatment of Stress, Anxiety and Pain”, Expanded Health Care
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 1988 to 1989
“Biofeedback for the Treatment of Medical and Psychological Problems”,
Pennsylvania Society of Behavioral Medicine and Biofeedback
Conference and Education Coordinator, 1996 to 2000
